"Besides, I heard from the old lady that the children of our Shen family start learning at the age of three, can write at the age of four, and can compose poetry at the age of five."
"This beggar is already five years old, and he can't even move his tongue. He's obviously stupid. How can he be a son of the Shen family? Not to mention, he's the legitimate son of the mistress of the Shen family!"
"this……"
Shen Sulan was speechless for a moment.
Xuan Ge'er in her arms stiffened for a moment, and a hint of confusion and surprise flashed across his pretending to be silly eyes.
His mother clearly told him that as long as he acted stupid, the woman would like him, but why was he considered stupid?
"The child is still young, you can just teach him slowly in the future. Why do you have to speak so harshly?" Shen Sulan said dryly.
Yang Zhao laughed and said, "But I don't like this kind of stupid beggar!"
"you……"
"A Zhao."
Old Madam Shen, supported by Nanny Liu, walked in from outside the screen door, followed by several elderly ladies from the clan. One of them was holding a box containing the Shen family genealogy.
In her previous life, she had just agreed to Shen Sulan's appointment, and Old Madam Shen and the Shen family members came in with the family tree in their hands. They seemed to be afraid of any accidents, so they listed Xuan Ge'er on the family tree on the spot, and then opened the ancestral hall.
"A Zhao, are you feeling better?" Old Madam Shen held Yang Zhao's hand and asked with concern.
Yang Zhao didn't respond, but looked at the old ladies of the clan: "Old lady, what are you doing?"
Madam Shen patted the back of her hand and said earnestly, "A Zhao, grandma has heard from the doctor that you have been married to our Shen family for six years. Your hard work and dedication are remembered by grandma and the Shen family."
"This Xuan brother was chosen by your aunt. You can be completely assured of his character and background. I and the ladies of the clan have also met him. He is indeed a good child. You can adopt him to--"
"Madam." Yang Zhao interrupted her and pulled his hand back calmly, "I don't agree with this."
"Why? Is it because of what Brother Xuan said?"
Old Madam Shen had just heard the conversation inside the house from outside. She frowned and a hint of dissatisfaction with Yang Zhao flashed in her eyes.
Yang Zhao took in the old lady's reaction and sneered in his heart: "Old lady, although I can't have children, my husband can."
"You mean..."
"When he comes back, I will give him a concubine."
"Take a concubine?" Not only Old Madam Shen, but even Shen Sulan was surprised: "You want to take a concubine for Li'er? Are you kidding?"
After all, Shen Li's oath was made in public, so they always thought that Yang Zhao could wait in the Shen family for six years just to wait for Shen Li to come back and be together for the rest of their lives.
Now she says she wants to take a concubine for him?
"A Zhao, Li'er has made a vow to you..." Old Lady Shen wanted to persuade him.
"Madam, I have made up my mind. You don't need to persuade me anymore."
"Then I will choose a suitable one from the illegitimate sons to be my legitimate son. This way, the child will be of the Shen family's bloodline, and I will have a legitimate son by my side. It is better than finding a beggar with no blood relationship to marry into my Shen family."
"Moreover, this beggar is extremely stupid. As the mistress of the Shen family, I will never allow the blood of such a fool to disgrace the noble reputation of my Shen family." Yang Zhao said in a resounding voice.
The corners of Madam Shen's mouth twitched slightly, and her lips trembled, but she couldn't utter a word.
She couldn't say that this Brother Xuan was the blood of her Shen family.
Old Madam Shen could only look at Shen Sulan, who immediately spoke: "A Zhao, you don't understand this. This bastard will eventually have a biological mother. How can he be really close to you then? You might as well adopt this Xuan brother. He has no father and no mother. In the future..."
"Aunt, why don't you adopt me?"
"What?"
Shen Sulan was stunned and didn’t react for a moment.
Yang Zhao smiled and said, "My aunt has been married into the Chen family for seven years and has no children. Since you like this Xuan brother so much, why don't you just adopt him as your adoptive son? Perhaps with this joyous occasion, you can also have a child next year."
“Nonsense!”
Madam Shen's face darkened. "A Zhao, how could you say such words to your aunt? It's simply outrageous!"
The women of the clan also spoke up.
He almost pointed at her nose and scolded her for being disrespectful to her elders.
Madam Shen said without hesitation, "A Zhao, this child will be adopted into your name. Don't say anything more. I, an old woman, will make the decision for you."
As she spoke, she said to the old woman holding the family tree box, "Please put Xuan'er in the family tree!"
"good."
Shen Sulan immediately went forward holding Xuan Ge'er.
Yang Zhao watched this scene and sneered, "Old Madam, are you going to force me to kill my son in the future?"
"What do you mean?" Old Madam Shen frowned and looked at her.
Yang Zhao half-closed his eyes. "There's something I haven't had time to tell the old lady. My father just sent me a letter yesterday saying that he sent someone to escort the male members of our Shen family back. We estimate that they will be able to enter the capital in two days..."
"real?"
Old Madam Shen was very surprised.
The clan members present were all excited: "We can go to the capital in two days? Didn't they say they can only come back in the spring of next year? Oh my God, I haven't prepared anything yet!"
"No, I have to go back quickly and ask the servants to warm up the houses..."
The clan members hurriedly said something to Old Madam Shen and left.
Shen Sulan, who was holding Xuan Ge'er: "...No, mother, this Xuan Ge'er has not been included in the family tree yet..."
"Let's talk about it later." Old Madam Shen interrupted Shen Sulan.
After that, he smiled and comforted Yang Zhao a few more times, then left with the confused Shen Sulan and Xuan Ge'er, without mentioning the adoption at all.
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